My old friend and colleague classmate Walter Meade, of Avon Books, contributed in a special way he understands.
And my publisher, Bill Jovanovich, continued to stand behind the project.
My attorney, adviser, and friend, Frank Curtis, was along during every step of the two-year journey to this point of completion.
So, too, were all the members of my family, but especially my wife, Rachel, to whom I once again tender my gratitude and love.
John Jakes
Hilton Head Island
April 30, 1984